As individuals, if we are not able to perceive reality and what is happening around us we won’t be able to transform our communities. I didn’t get a chance to see my reflection in the stories told until I sought them out in college. These experiences carried over into my work, which reflects what’s been tainted and/or lost inside curriculums taught within the K-12 school system. I create spaces to explore history through an African-American lens while facilitating conversations about history, race, and privilege. ~Byrd